Solar installations on city facilities
Summary
The city plans solar on up to 17 of its buildings, funded by the water utility's debt reserve and repaid with energy savings over six years. Federal tax credits cover 50-60% of costs, and the RFP goes out Thursday with a July 3 contract deadline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $6.4 million gross, but federal tax credits bring the city's cost to roughly $2.6 million, paid back with utility bill savings.
Taxpayers benefit from lower long-term energy costs, and residents near resilience hubs and emergency facilities get backup power.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Evansville Climate Collaborative Board - Jul 21, 2026
The city is installing solar at 17 facilities through an interlocal agreement with the water utility, saving over $500,000 a year. The $6.5 million project should be largely offset by federal tax credits and paid back in six years.
Evansville Climate Collaborative Board - May 19, 2026
The city plans solar on up to 17 of its buildings, funded by the water utility's debt reserve and repaid with energy savings over six years. Federal tax credits cover 50-60% of costs, and the RFP goes out Thursday with a July 3 contract deadline.
Board of Public Works - May 14, 2026
The city is partnering with its water utility to put solar panels on select city buildings. The utility fronts the money and claims federal clean energy tax credits, and the city pays the balance back within six years using energy savings — designed to cost taxpayers nothing net.
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